Kenosha County will host its second annual Veterans Appreciation Summer Picnic on Friday, May 31, at the Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park. The event, which begins at noon, is open to local veterans and their families.
Admission to the picnic is free. Lunch will be provided by MISSION BBQ in Kenosha. Dousman Transport Co. will offer complimentary roundtrip transportation from Festival Foods at 3207 80th St., as space allows.
“I look forward to celebrating the start of summer with our community’s veterans at our county park that’s dedicated in their honor,” said County Executive Samantha Kerkman. “I appreciate the support of the community partners that came together again to make this possible.”
The park is located west of Highway KD and north of Highway F in Randall and Wheatland. The picnic will take place in the Veterans Honor Plaza, accessible via Karow Court off Highway F (Bassett Road), just west of Highway KD (352nd Avenue).
Attendees can view a new shelter honoring Army veterans that was completed last year. This shelter is part of a series planned for all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Wilmot Union High School band students are scheduled to perform during the event. Representatives from Snap-on Incorporated will also be recognized for their donation supporting further development of the park.
The 335-acre Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park features amenities such as Freedom Lake, which covers 39 acres and supports nonmotorized water activities, along with more than five miles of walking trails.
“The Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park is a beautiful place for veterans and others to reflect and enjoy the landscape,” said Jennifer Blasi, Director of Kenosha County Veterans Services. “And this picnic is a great opportunity to see it and to enjoy the company of fellow veterans.”
Veterans needing transportation are asked to contact the Kenosha County Veterans Service Office by phone or email. Registration is not required for those arranging their own transportation.
For more information about veteran services or details about the park, visit www.kenoshacounty.org/368/Veterans or www.kenoshacounty.org/1658/Kenosha-County-Veterans-Memorial-Park.
Recent data shows that Indian Trail High School and Academy had the highest enrollment among schools in Kenosha County for 2023-24 with 2,001 students; Tremper High School followed with 1,458 students, while Bradford High School had 1,448 students (https://dpi.wi.gov/). During this school year, white students made up approximately 55.6% (14,124) of all students attending county schools; Hispanic students accounted for 25.7% (6,528), making them the second largest group; Black students were third at 10.4% (2,642) (https://dpi.wi.gov/). American Indian students represented one of the smallest groups at just 0.2% during this period (https://dpi.wi.gov/).
